Käyristetään

Käyristetään is a Finnish verb that translates to "let's curve" or "let's bend" in English. It is the first-person plural imperative form of the verb "käyristää," which means to curve or bend something. This verb can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.

Literally, "käyristetään" might refer to the physical act of bending an object. For instance, one might say "käyristetään lankaa" which means "let's bend the wire." This could be in the context of crafting, construction, or any activity where shaping materials is involved.

Figuratively, "käyristetään" can be used to suggest adjusting, modifying, or adapting a plan, process, or situation. It implies a need to make something more flexible or to deviate from a straight or rigid course. An example might be "käyristetään aikataulua hieman," meaning "let's adjust the schedule a bit." This suggests making the schedule less rigid to accommodate unforeseen circumstances.

The verb is relatively common in everyday Finnish conversation when discussing actions that involve shaping or altering something, whether it's a physical object or a more abstract concept. The imperative form emphasizes a collective action, indicating that the speaker is proposing or joining in an effort to curve or bend.